Intern - Project Engineer

Southland Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Leadership exposure

Group activities & events

Potential full-time opportunities

Job summary

Southland Industries invites motivated students to join our internship program focused on design-build, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection coordination. You will assist design and project managers in coordinating projects with engineering, labor, equipment, and subcontracted services while developing skills in design, estimating, and scheduling.

This internship emphasizes hands-on learning, leadership exposure, and potential full-time opportunities upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic.
• Initiative and drive to get the job done.
• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to be resourceful and resilient.
• Able to solve problems with limited support.
• Quick learner who seeks answers on their own.
• Positive attitude during all situations.
• Accountability in stressful situations.
• Goal-oriented mindset.
• Collaborative spirit and a team player.
• Strong active listening skills.
• Competent general business writing and public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Support field labor.
• Provide labor feedback.
• Support equipment and subcontractor procurement.
• Ensure document control.
• Support design, trade, and subcontractor coordination.
• Assist in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes and impacts, etc.
• Assist in project schedules.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Initiative

Communication skills

Resourceful

Problem solving

Quick learner

Positive attitude

Accountability

Goal oriented

Team player

Active listening

Business writing

Public speaking

Job description

Position Summary

Our internship program is designed to introduce students to a career in design-build, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection. A project engineer intern’s primary responsibility is to assist a design manager or project manager in successfully coordinating a project using the necessary engineering, labor, equipment, materials, tools, and subcontracted services. This position requires the development of skills in design, estimating, and scheduling to better understand the coordination of the design-build construction process.

Position Details

• Support field labor

• Provide labor feedback

• Support equipment and subcontractor procurement

• Ensure document control

• Support design, trade, and subcontractor coordination

• Assist in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes and impacts, etc.

• Assist in project schedules

Qualifications

• A strong work ethic

• Initiative and drive to get the job done

• Strong communication skills

• The ability to be resourceful and resilient

• Able to solve problems with limited support

• Quick learner who seeks answers on their own

• Positive attitude during all situations

• Accountability in stressful situations

• Goal-oriented mindset

• Collaborative spirit and a team player

• Strong active listening skills

• Competent general business writing and public speaking

Paid Internship/Co-Op Program Benefits

• Hands-on classroom and on-the-job experience in your specific role

• Opportunity to work side-by-side with company leaders

• Group activities and team events

• Paid housing (some locations)

• Potential full-time employment opportunities

Full-Time Employee Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)

• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability

• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance

• Disability income protection insurance

• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)

• Paid parental leave

• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time

• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses

• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

Our internship and new college graduate program (https://southlandind.com/careers/interns-recent-graduates) is best designed for students who seek an immersive and hands-on experience. At Southland, we view every student as a potential hire and ensure each intern, co-op student, and new college graduate is truly set up for success to accomplish short-and long-term career goals.

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As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.